Ever since I was a kid, I remember watching Big Trouble in Little China starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall. It was then, that I started to see the far east as this strange and mystical land. It wasn’t too long until I found myself traveling and exploring the world almost every year. After each trip, I came to realize just how much I loved meeting new people. The fear of traveling to an unknown country alone became less scary to me. I started to feel a sense of freedom and empowerment to make this a long term commitment. And when it was all said and done, you come back realizing that all the problems that you thought were so important, seem petty.

The First Rule of Travel - Booking an Airplane Ticket

Google Flight is one of my favorite sites to visit when in search of booking a flight. I always recommend booking a flight at least two months in advance; that way you get a better deal and you’re already ahead of schedule with planning your trip. With Google Flight, I was easily able to find a flight from Dallas to China for less than $600!

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Don’t Break the Bank – Don’t Overestimate the Cost of a Cheap Seat

Being that I was on a budget, I needed to find an inexpensive way to travel to and from different locations. To my surprise I was able to find a number of super inexpensive tickets for traveling by train. Note, I was in a foreign country, so I was a little sceptical about picking the cheapest seat. My first thought was, "well If I end up on a wooden bench next to chickens, it would only be for 5 hours!" To my surprise, it was the best train trip I have ever experienced! The seat was cushioned and the views were outstanding!

Side Tip - One highlight of the train trip was that they provided food carts. The pricing was a little higher than I expected, so if you find yourself taking a 5 hour train trip to Beijing, I recommend bringing some snacks and some type of entertainment such as a book to read while traveling.

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Take Time to Explore – The Great Wall of China

I always recommend taking the time to explore while traveling to your destination. During my trip to Shanghai, I had the urge to see Beijing and the Great Wall of China. If you’ve ever traveled to Beijing, one may be familiar with one of their most popular forms of transportation, the bullet trains. After doing some research, I came across a website called China DIY Travelwhere I was easily able to book a bullet train to Beijing. This site was not only super cost effective, but it was easy to process. Best of all, the instructions were provided in both English and Mandarin.

​VONLANE "THE PRIVATE JET ON WHEELS"

Introducing Vonlane, better known as the “private jet on wheels,” has helped those like ourselves not only save on the cost of traveling, but bring back the luxury of traveling for anyone of any age. From the entrepreneur that needs the extra private work time between trips to the grandparents/elderly who can’t drive themselves, Vonlane has created a less costly way of traveling without the hassle of long waits and boarding times. ​

​ride vs. fly?​

​It might sound crazy to some, but after our experience of traveling Vonlane, we were amazed at how a trip like this was well worth the wait. As first-timers, we couldn't have been more impressed and were excited to provide our followers with a more in-depth review.

We absolutely love how each seat provided a large amount of personal and working space, which made it super easy to relax and enjoy your trip. ​

​your own private workspace

This was one of our most loved features - the private workspace.

large space

smooth riding

great for business trips

comfortable seating

fast wifi service

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No need to pack all your clothes into a suitcase when Vonlane gives you the option to hang your clothes from their very own closets.

A kitchen that provides their customers the luxury of having complimentary beverages and snacks at no additional cost. ​

​don't break the bank to travel in luxury

​Vonlane provides a first-class seat for less than the cost of an airline's coach-class ticket. Traveling with Vonlane is also less costly than driving your personal vehicle and getting reimbursed for mileage by your company. Typical one-way fares on Vonlane range from $99 to $109, although they encourage you to check their online reservation tool for actual fares. - vonlane.com ​

We loved our entire experience with Vonlane! When we arrived, there wasn't any need to go through an hour of a security checks. We were instructed to arrive 15 mins before boarding and only needed a valid ID as proof of identification. Simple and quick!

The seats were luscious captain seats with lots space to spread out. Finally... the ability to stretch your legs! Best of all, you were provided with a cold water as soon as you sat down.

Once we started on the road, our attendant provided us with the option of 3 complimentary cocktails that included endless options of beer, champagne, mixed cocktails and much more. The complimentary snacks also included a wide variety of chips, candy, peanuts, and our favorite KIND BARS!

Our most loved features included the option to watch TV, listen to their Sirius radio which included 6 stations to choose from. Not to mention, the wifi was fast and complimentary. It's not everyday you can travel and receive free wifi!

There were no stops during the entire trip, but with the clean bathroom and open space, we felt super comfortable. We also appreciated how the attendants kept us informed throughout the entire trip with any delays in regards to traffic and our arrival time. Before we knew it, we arrived in Austin and couldn't have been more pleased with our experience. ​